Diodon hystrix

Definitions of Diodon hystrix
  1. noun
    spines become erect when the body is inflated; worldwide in warm waters
    synonyms: porcupine fish, porcupinefish
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    type of:
    spiny puffer
    puffers having rigid or erectile spines
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